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life science
noun
: a branch of science (such as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living organisms and life processes
—usually used in plural
life scientist
noun
Examples of life science in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
If Hilco is focusing on life sciences and innovation, Neises said the jobs will likely end up with people who are highly educated in those sectors.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company identified four industries most likely to see early economic impact from quantum computing: automotive, chemicals, financial services and life sciences, according to a report last year.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2024
The same pattern is appearing in the life sciences.
—James C. Robinson, STAT, 29 Mar. 2024
But there’s another option that benefits both employees and businesses, says Alicia Garcia, the chief culture officer of life sciences software company MasterControl.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
Market interest in local life science companies has picked up more recently.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
And while the first quarter’s IPOs included a number of companies in life sciences and consumer industries, more firms in the tech sector are announcing plans to debut.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
Veteran life science execs lead new company to big fundraising round
The day that Athena Countouriotis, then the CEO of Turning Point Therapeutics, announced that the San Diego biotech was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb for $4.1 billion, people were already asking her: what’s next?
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
The potential change is part of a $150 million proposal to create the Commonwealth Center for Biomedical Excellence, a campus focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship and life sciences, according to a press release Wednesday from Kenton County.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 14 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1941, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near life science
Cite this Entry
“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
life science
noun
: a branch of science (as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living things and life processes
—usually used in plural
Medical Definition
life science
noun
: a branch of science (as biology and medicine) that deals with living organisms and life processes
—usually used in plural
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